Idaho Laws and Rules FOR PROFESSIONAL APPLICATORS Certification

Idaho Laws and Rules FOR PROFESSIONAL APPLICATORS

Certification Information Licensing Requirements Pesticide Storage Requirements Overview Pesticide Application Record Keeping Application Supervision Prohibited Acts Worker Protection Standards ISDA inspections

Certification Information • To become a certified applicator in the state of Idaho, individuals must: • Pass a closed book examination in the desired pesticide endorsements. • For more information on pesticide endorsements please refer to ISDA’s licensing guide (pages 5 -8). • Passing score for all exams is seventy percent (70%) and are valid for 1 year. • Exam registration can be completed on ISDA’s website (Register for an exam).

Certification Information • Individuals who are licensed in the following states may reciprocate their license with Idaho: Montana Oregon Washington Utah Wyoming • Applicators will need to submit a letter of good standing. More info. on ISDA’s Licensing guide (pg. 4)

Licensing Requirements • Once an individual has passed their desired pesticide exams, they must: • Submit a Professional Pesticide Applicator Application with applicable application fee. • Submit a Professional Applicator Certificate of Insurance. • An Applicator’s license is only valid with an active insurance policy. • Applicators may request an Exemption from Proof of Financial Responsibility. • For more information on Insurance requirements please visit ISDA’s Licensing Guide pg. 2.

Licensing Requirements • There are two ways to renew your applicator’s license. • Applicators with licenses set to expire within 30 days may retest in their categories. • Exams must be passed with a minimum passing score of 70%. • Applicators may renew their license by earning at least 15 recertification credits. • • • To earn recertification credits, applicators must attend credit approved seminars or complete approved training modules. Seminars approved for credits may be live in-person or conducted virtually. 1 hour or approved training is equivalent to 1 credit. A list of all approved seminars can be found on ISDA’s website (Seminar Lookup). A list of all approved training modules can be found on ISDA’s website (Approved Online Seminars) • Important Note! Any license issued that has a valid period of 13 months or less are not required to acquire recertification credits. • Example: License issued 1/2021 set to expire 12/2021 (12 months valid). Not required to earn 15 recertification credits.

Pesticide Storage Requirements • Empty or partially full pesticide containers with signal words “Danger-Poison” or “Warning” or “Caution” on the label shall be stored in one of the following enclosures, which when unattended shall be locked to prevent unauthorized persons, livestock, or animals from gaining entry. • • • Closed vehicle Closed trailer Building or room Fenced area with a fence at least six (6) feet high Truck or trailer with solid side racks and secured tailgate at least six (6) feet above ground level. • Pesticide storage areas must have warning notices with emergency contact name and telephone number.

Pesticide Storage. Requirements • Warning notices must be visible from any direction and shall be posted around all storage areas where partially full or empty containers are stored. Each warning notice should be such size that is readable at a distance of twenty-five (25) feet and be substantially as follows: Pesticide storage areas must also be in other appropriate languages when it’s reasonably anticipated that persons who do not understand English will come to the enclosure.

Pesticide Application Record Requirements • Professional applicators must maintain pesticide application records for a minimum of three (3) years, ready to be inspected, duplicated, or submitted when requested by an ISDA inspector. • Application records can be stored as physical or digital formats. • Application records must contain the following information: • Name and address of the owner of each property treated • The specific crop, animal, or property treated • The location by the address of the specific crop, animal, or property treated • The size or amount of specific crop, animal, or property treated • The trade name or brand name of the pesticide applied • The total amount of pesticide applied • The dilution applied or rate of application • The EPA registration number of the pesticide applied • The date and time of when the pesticide was applied • The approximate wind speed and direction • Full name of person recommending the pesticide application • Full name and license number of person applying the pesticide • Worker protection information exchange (if applicable) • Date and time of contact • Name of grower

Application Record Template • ISDA does not require any set forms for application records so long as all required information is recorded on the pesticide application record. • A template for pesticide records can be found on ISDA’s website (Professional Applicator Record Keeping form).

Supervision of Pesticide Applications • Unlicensed individuals may apply pesticides under the direct supervision of a properly certified applicator. • Supervising applicators must: • Be certified in the category in which they are supervise applications. • Ensure noncertified applicators have access to applicable labeling during use and provide specific instructions related to the application. • Ensure the noncertified applicator has PPE and wears it properly for the intended purpose. • Ensure the equipment is in properating condition. • Be directly on site and be in a position to monitor the uncertified applicator. • Be able to communicate to the uncertified applicator to immediately stop or suspend any process of the pesticide application.

Prohibited Acts • The Idaho Pesticide and Chemigation Law specifies certain prohibited acts. Each is a violation of pesticide laws and could result in an enforcement action. Professional applicators must comply with all state and federal regulations. Use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling except as provided for by rule (Label is the law). Operate a faulty or unsafe pesticide equipment or device. Apply ineffective or improper pesticides. Make false, misleading or fraudulent records, reports or application forms. Apply pesticides in a faulty, careless, or negligent manner. Make false or misleading claims through any media relating to the effect of pesticides or application methods to be utilized. • For more information on prohibited acts or Idaho’s laws and rules please click here. • • •

Worker Protection Standards • The Worker Protection Standards (WPS) is a federal program that aims to reduce pesticide poisonings and injuries among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. • In general, employers are responsible for WPS compliance. • If you are a certified applicator making pesticide applications to crop producing areas, you may need to comply with WPS. • For more information on WPS please visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) website. • You may also contact ISDA for WPS information at wps@isda. idaho. gov.

ISDA Inspections and Investigations • Inspectors have the authority to enter any public or private premise at reasonable times in order to have access for the purpose of observing the use and application of pesticides, inspecting records that are required to be maintained, chemigation equipment and complaints or injury, inspection and sampling of land sampling pesticides being distributed, offered for sale, applied or to be applied. • Investigations are conducted when a formal complaint is submitted to ISDA. • • All parties involved are informed of formal complaint submitted. ISDA investigators may collect application records, pesticide residue samples, and conduct interviews. For more information on ISDA investigations please click here. To file a formal complaint to ISDA please contact pesticidecompliance@isda. idaho. gov

ISDA Inspections and Investigations • The most common inspections conduced by investigators are “USE” and “ACI” inspections. • “USE” inspections are conducted when the investigator is witnessing the use of a pesticide product. • This includes but is not limited to mixing and loading pesticides, making pesticide applications, and disposing pesticides. • “ACI” is short for Applicator Certification Inspection and is conducted when an investigator reviews application records, pesticide equipment, and pesticide storage areas. • A good way to ensure you are in compliance with Idaho’s pesticide law is to request an inspection. If you would like more information on scheduling an inspection, please contact ISDA at 208 -332 -8531.

General Contact Information 2270 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise, ID. 83712 PO Box 7249, Boise, ID 83707 208 -332 -8605